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P417 TAT

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,463 mi
Last recorded106,463 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 TAT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 106,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2015 103,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2015 103,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 100,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 93,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 93,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,346 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 90,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 86,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,530 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 75,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 75,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,746 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P417 TAT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P417 TAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P417 TAT registered?

P417 TAT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P417 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P417 TAT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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